Race to the Sky

The Wright Brothers Versus the United States Government

Häftad, Engelska, 2009

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In their struggle to fly, the Wright brothers were engaged in strife with their own government. President McKinley's administration decided to dedicate an unprecedented amount of money to ensure that the first flyers would be American but the Wrights refused such financial support for fear of the strings attached, and resolved to go it alone.This book tells the story of the raw ambition, high ideals, greed, and cloak and dagger tactics of each side. By 1903, the Federal venture was in its seventh year and the Wright brothers had been working nights and weekends, often in secret for four years. Everything came to a head in eight tense days in December when the battle--and the fame and fortune that would follow--was decided.

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Utgivningsdatum2009-05-01
Mått178 x 254 x 12 mm
Vikt413 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor232
FörlagMcFarland & Co Inc
ISBN9780786443321

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Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Preface 1. The Battle Is Joined 2. The Primal Urge 3. Not So Funny Anymore 4. A Critical Mass 5. A National Mission 6. The Chanute Factor 7. The Wright Stuff 8. No Simple Matter 9. The Clock Ticks On 10. A New Lease on Life 11. The Invitation 12. Down to the Wire 13. Grudging Acceptance 14. Aircraft for Sale 15. Their Just Deserts Epilogue Notes Bibliography Index